Expanded for IAC 2021!
IAC knows that just as our designs are better when we include people from diverse backgrounds, our community is stronger as well. That’s why we are committed to engaging the next generation of information architects, especially those from traditionally underrepresented backgrounds.
The IAC Scholarship Program provides scholarships to students from backgrounds underrepresented at the IA Conference to assist them with attending the IAC and leadership positions within the IA community. We also offer discounted student tickets to help all students be able to attend.
About the Program
Because IAC21 will be a virtual conference, we are able to greatly expand our Scholarship Program this year. We are offering a Diversity Student Scholarship, an Equity Scholarship, and our Student Discount. Scholarships are made possible by sponsors and donations from IAC attendees.
Applications will open in January 2021.
Diversity Student Scholarships
IAC Scholars share in the prestige and opportunities that become available when they are selected.
Besides financial support, recipients will have access to peer mentoring and a large alumni network. Critical for long-term impact, the program offers continuing education and professional development opportunities foundational to obtaining leadership positions within the profession.
The Scholarship Program has three primary purposes:
- To nurture and sustain the professional development of the scholars,
- To establish a network of scholars over time who become mentors to other promising newcomers, and
- To support the information architecture and user experience design communities.
Equity Scholarships
The Equity Scholarship has two primary purposes:
- To allow practitioners who are out of work or between gigs the opportunity to continue their professional development, and
- To support the information architecture and user experience design communities.
Student Discounts
All students are welcome to register for the IAC using our student discount.
- $99 for main conference registration
- $50 per pre-conference workshop
Questions?
If you need more information, contact scholarships@theiaconference.com.